This is the time of the year that I get creative in the kitchen, and almost all of what I prepare is given away to friends and family. I had hoped to be ready to ship tomorrow, but I got behind and will have to ship Tuesday. Perhaps too late for Christmas, but certainly not for the rest of the holiday season.

I vary my menu year to year, but a couple of things are standard. One is Lizzies, a sort of fruit cookie that is reminiscent of fruit cake, except Lizzies are good. Another is chocolate fudge, with black walnuts. Both of these were always around during my childhood, because my mum loved everything about Christmas and was an excellent cook.

This is the time of the year that I get creative in the kitchen, and almost all of what I prepare is given away to friends and family. I had hoped to be ready to ship tomorrow, but I got behind and will have to ship Tuesday. Perhaps too late for Christmas, but certainly not for the rest of the holiday season.

I vary my menu year to year, but a couple of things are standard. One is Lizzies, a sort of fruit cookie that is reminiscent of fruit cake, except Lizzies are good. Another is chocolate fudge, with black walnuts. Both of these were always around during my childhood, because my mum loved everything about Christmas and was an excellent cook.